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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,181.76, 63,701.28 and 32,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,181.76, 63,701.28 and 32,029.44 is: 44,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,181.76 : 63,701.28 = 32,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,181.76/63,701.28 = 32,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,181.76x = 63,701.28 × 32,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,181.76x = 2,040,316,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,316,325.68/46,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,180.13

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